Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | India

Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan is a dedicated researcher and academic with expertise spanning microbiology, biochemistry, materials engineering, and pharmaceutical technology. He has served in progressive teaching and research roles across leading institutions, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary advancements. His research journey includes extensive work in nanocomposite-based ultrafiltration membranes, magnetic nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, medicinal plant-based therapeutics, and biochemical models for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. He has also worked on environmental biotechnology, wastewater remediation, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. With a strong academic foundation built through doctoral and postgraduate training in microbiology, biochemistry, and chemistry, he has developed a wide research portfolio combining materials chemistry with biological applications. His scholarly contributions include 67 peer-reviewed research and review articles, supported by an H-index of 19, i10-index of 27, and more than 1300 citations, reflecting global recognition of his work. He has delivered invited talks, chaired scientific sessions, and served as a resource person for various scientific forums, in addition to contributing as an editorial member for reputed journals. His awards span excellence in research, oral and poster presentations, and international recognition for scientific contributions. Overall, his work integrates innovation and multidisciplinary approaches aimed at solving challenges in healthcare, environment, and materials science.

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Featured Publications

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Nanocomposite-doped PES and PVDF membranes for environmental biotechnology applications. Journal of Membrane Science.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Magnetic nanocomposites for joint-targeted therapy in rheumatoid arthritis models. International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Evaluation of medicinal plants for anti-arthritic potential using experimental inflammation models. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Curcuma longa extract against ethanol-induced liver toxicity: A biochemical and histopathological investigation. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Advances in wastewater remediation using nanomaterial-based filtration systems. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Lovely Professional University | India

Dr. Sahima Tabasum is an emerging Environmental Science researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, water purification, photocatalysis, and environmental remediation, supported by an h-index of 4, over 48 citations, and 10 indexed documents. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, where she focused on nano-structural modification of g-C3N4-based composites for pesticide mineralization and the development of continuous photocatalytic reactor systems. Her multidisciplinary training includes advanced material synthesis, wastewater treatment technologies, solid waste management, and water quality monitoring. Dr. Tabasum has gained research experience through academic and international environmental programs, contributing to nanomaterial-based pollutant degradation, biochar fabrication, membrane technologies, microplastic treatment, and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) systems for emerging contaminants such as PFAS, ammonia, and heavy metals. Her research interests span photocatalysis, polymer membranes, CO₂ conversion, energy generation, nanomaterial–pollutant interactions, and sustainable environmental technologies. She has been recognized with distinctions for poster presentations, project excellence, and prestigious Young Scientist–International Travel Support, along with contributions to conferences, workshops, and global sustainability dialogues. With active roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed journals, she continues to advance sustainable materials, green catalytic systems, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Tabasum, S., Singh, P. P., Pramanik, A., Kavitha, V., & Iqbal, R. (n.d.). Mechanistic insights into the synergistic photocatalytic degradation of carbofuran by g-C3N4/GO/V2O5 nano-composite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-025-02126-8

Tabasum, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Bagri, U., Yousuf, S., Kumar, V., Singh, A., & Shukla, S. K. (n.d.). Visible light-induced continuous process for photodegradation of chlorpyrifos using g-C3N4/GO/La2O3 photocatalyst from agricultural aquatic waste. Chemical Physics Impact. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100751

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Singh, P. P., Bagri, U., & Kumar, D. (n.d.). Efficient photocatalytic degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide from aquatic agricultural waste using g-C3N4 decorated graphene oxide/V2O5 nanocomposite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01865-w

Rani, S., Sharma, A., Tabasum, S., Malik, A. Q., Chaudhary, S., Kumar, D., Singh, H., & Singh, P. P. (n.d.). Highly efficient photocatalytic properties of La-doped ZnO over pristine ZnO for degradation of 2-chlorophenol from aquatic agriculture waste. Chemistry Africa. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023-00630-6

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Thakur, A., Sindhu, M., Maan, K. S., Upasana, Patel, V., Sarika, Malik, A. Q., Gajbhiye, P., et al. (n.d.). Photo-catalytic detoxification of chlorpyrifos pesticide from the aquatic environment using g-C3N4 doped with GO nano-composite. In The Fourth Scientific Conference for Electrical Engineering Techniques Research (EETR2022). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0163717